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VIC · Greater Bendigo Council

Longlea, 3551

Est. population · Jun 2025

585

Growth (1 yr)

+2.6%

Growth (5 yr)

+14.7%

Median age

43

Median income

$2,203/wk

Employment rate

65.2%

Languages at home

0.7%non-English

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

46.1/100
Average

Top 44% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 70% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Longlea is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

Longlea is a quieter smaller community in Greater Bendigo Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.

Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Property prices run toward the upper end of the local market.

Reported crime has been falling recently. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.

Desirability lands around average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus parks and green space weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with community and employment, plus growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Longlea snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

$475/wk

Population (ERP)

585

+2.6% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

6.1%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#44

among Country & regional · Emerging

Safety

1st

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

93rd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

8/10

national SEIFA decile

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
46.1/100 — Average
State standing
Top 44% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2721st in Australia
State rank
557th in VIC
Peer rank
#44 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#163 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
70%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
$475

Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

585(June 2025)

+2.6% annual · +14.7% over 5 years · 93th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+2.6%
5-year growth
+14.7%
Change in 1 year
+15
Change in 5 years
+75
Growth rank in VIC
93th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~650), extrapolated at +2.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
570
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$2,203
Dwelling vacancy
6.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
12 of 197
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
65.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
188 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
3
Against the person
0
Against property
3
Rate per 1,000 residents
5.1
State safety percentile
1.3th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-80%

Most common offence types

  • B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods1
  • B49 Other Theft1
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception1

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Code Lane/McIvor Hwy
  • Longlea/McIvor Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
Walkability proxy
3/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0
Sport & outdoors(2)
  • Cricket NetsSports field
  • Sports field
Transport(2)

2 bus stops

Other(1)
  • Longlea Recreation ReserveRecreation Ground

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
4
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Bendigo Health (13.6 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
22
Participants per 1,000 residents
37.6

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
27° / 12°
Rainfall
115 mm · ~14 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 8°
Rainfall
133 mm · ~17 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 4°
Rainfall
180 mm · ~22 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 7°
Rainfall
172 mm · ~22 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

32 planning-related records

2021· 15 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Construction of a Dwelling
    CA 8C MURPHY LANE LONGLEA 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dam
    CA 27 MAGGS LANE LONGLEA 3551Lapsed
  • Re-subdivision of land into 2 lots (Delete condition 5 on permit)
    1636 MCIVOR HIGHWAY LONGLEA 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Use and development of land for a dwelling and outbuilding; removal of native vegetation (Amended siting for outbuilding)
    61 BENNETTS ROAD LONGLEA 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a shed
    80 HODGES LANE LONGLEA 3551No permit required
  • Construction of dwelling and verandah and deck and external alteration to existing dwelling
    85 MURPHY LANE LONGLEA 3551No permit required
  • Construction of a verandah
    421 MURPHY LANE LONGLEA 3551Withdrawn

  • June 2021

  • Construction of an outbuilding
    80 Bowles RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Construction of a shed
    2 McGraths LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 7 lots (Amended plans to allow for change to Lot 1 building envelope)
    183 HAWKINS LANE LONGLEA 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • 3 lot subdivision
    CA 5 Longlea LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling (Move dwelling site 10m)
    Lot 7 McGraths LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • 5 lot subdivision and removal of native vegetation
    150 MINARDS LANE LONGLEA 3551NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use and development of land for a dwelling and an outbuilding (Amended plans for design change)
    183 HAWKINS LANE LONGLEA 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Use and development of 2 dwellings and associated works
    1315 McIvor HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 17 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Use of the land for horse husbandry, buildings and works for the construction of a horse arena and associated earthworks.
    80 Hodges LaneWithdrawn
  • Use of land for domestic animal boarding, and associated works including temporary fencing and kennel enclosures
    20 Longlea LaneWithdrawn

  • November 2020

  • 2 lot subdivision
    74 Maggs LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling and outbuilding
    61 Bennetts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Construction of shed
    81 Minards LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Use and development of land for a dwelling and construction of an outbuilding
    271 Hawkins LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision (Amended plans to alter the boundary between lots 1 and 2)
    278 Maggs LaneNo permit required
  • Use and development of land for a dwelling and outbuilding; removal of native vegetation
    61 Bennetts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Use and development of land for a dwelling and storage
    Lot 6 Hawkins LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a dwelling
    Lot 7 McGraths LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Use and development of a second dwelling
    92 Hodges LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Re-subdivision of land into 2 lots
    1636 McIvor HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for dwelling and associated outbuilding (Amended plans to allow for design change)
    Lot 2 Hawkins LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Creation of access to a Road Zone Category 1
    1636 McIvor HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extension to existing dwelling and removal of shedding
    20 Code LaneNo permit required

  • February 2020

  • Construction of a non-habitable outbuilding (shed)
    Lot 2 McIvor HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling and outbuilding. Amended plans (alterations to outbuilding location and size)
    123 Bennetts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Bendigo
Member of Parliament
Lisa CHESTERS (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
120,088
Turnout (2025)
94.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+51.4 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 48.6%Labor 51.4%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 11.3 km away).

Coalition 52.8%Labor 47.3%

4.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +47.3 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • AxedaleLabor 37.6% · Coalition 62.4% TPP (2025)7.2 km away
  • JunortounLabor 44.6% · Coalition 55.4% TPP (2025)7.3 km away
  • StrathfieldsayeLabor 50.2% · Coalition 49.8% TPP (2025)8.1 km away
  • Axe CreekLabor 50.2% · Coalition 49.8% TPP (2025)9.5 km away
  • StrathdaleLabor 50.0% · Coalition 50.0% TPP (2025)10.5 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
9/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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